Presented by:

Featured Speakers:

Bill Faulkner Kristan Harrington

Candi Roth

MRI Safety & Protocol Optimization Conference

LUXOR Las Vegas

Topics Include• MR Site and Patient Safety• Gadolinium-Based Contrast Agent Safety• Clinical Protocol Optimization• Updates on Male and Female Cancer Imaging• OfflabelUseofBreastImaging&Considerations• Relevant Studies in Gadolinium Deposition• Pediatric Safety

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MRI Safety & Protocol Optimization Conference : A 24 hour program that presents in depth technical and clinical information on how one can develop and/or improve existing imaging protocols that are used for performing diagnostic MRA, MRE, body and angiographic exams (see program format) at all magnetic field strengths. All presentations will offer ideas and concepts that will address the ultimate goal of high image quality and patient throughput. This MRI program has been submitted for approval of 24 hours category A CE technologist credit. To receive the maximum amount of credit hours, you must attend all the sessions. Verification of attendance policies will be in place for each lecture.

LUXOR Hotel and Casino / www.LUXOR.com

We will meet in the fabulous LUXOR Hotel & Casino, the thirty story glass “Pyramid” on the famous Las Vegas strip. Located just 2.5 miles from McCarran International Airport, this elegant, 4,300 room hotel is the perfect setting for both business and pleasure. With eight restaurants, showroom entertainment, a 120,000 square foot casino and many attractions such as The Titanic Show & Museum, there is much to see and do. Across the street are the spectacular MGM Grand and Excalibur Hotels, offering yet more entertainment and fun. Las Vegas offers all its visitors unparalleled 24 hour excitement. There is truly something for everyone in this city of lights, glamour and fun. Parking at the hotel is free.

Room Reservations: We have been given special reduced sleeping room rates at the Luxor Hotel and Casino of $52 per night plus tax and resort fees during dates of conference. You should contact the LUXOR Hotel by dialing toll free 800-926-4737 or 702-262-4450 and refer to Group Code: NW1016P We urge you to make reservations by phone or on the web at www.LUXOR.com, at your earliest convenience. You may reserve your room using the following direct link: https://resweb.passkey.com/go/NW1016P CutoffDateis:FridaySeptember23rd,2016IMPORTANT LUXOR NOTE : The meeting will be held in the Conference Center, which is located in the West Tower. When reserving a Luxor sleeping room, please consider requesting to be placed in the West Tower. NeedmoreinformationaboutLasVegas?www.visitlasvegas.com

Educational Objectives & Course Description

Accreditation & Verification of Attendance

LUXOR Hotel and Casino

October17-19th,2016

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OnlineRegistrationisavailableatwww.nwforums.comNote — Registration is accepted when payment is received.

Confirmation will then be emailed.

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Checks payable / send registration form to: Northwest Imaging Forums, Inc. P.O. Box 25909 Eugene, Oregon 97402

Please contact us for information, questions, or to register:Phone: (888) 683-4930 Toll Free 9am - 5pm M–F Pacific Time (541) 683-4930 Direct 9am - 5pm M–F Pacific TimeFax: (541) 683-8499 24 hours a dayE-mail: registration@nwforums.com Web site: nwforums.com

Cancellation PolicyAllcancellationrequestsmustbeinwriting.1) Cancellationsreceivedonorthrough09/30/16willreceiveafullregis-

trationrefund.Thosereceivedafter09/30/16through10/07/16willberefundedtheregistrationfeelessa25%servicecharge.

2) Nocreditorrefundsareavailableonorafter10/08/16. Noexceptionswillbemade.

3) Intheeventanationalemergency,suchasanationwideairlineshutdown,makesitimpossibletoconductthemeeting.Eachpaidregistrantwillreceive a credit voucher to attend a future meeting.

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Registration Form (please print) This form may be copied

Program Format

Conference Faculty

Monday (CE) 10/17 (8.0 hours)7:00 8:008:109:009:50

10:1011:00

11:501:05

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3:554:45

Registration Desk Opens - Coffee, Tea & PastriesOpening Announcements - Matt WilsonUnderstanding SNR - Bill FaulknerImaging the Complete Spine - Candi Roth Coffee Break Liver and MR Enterography - Kristan HarringtonMRI & MRA of the Brain: When Do We Need Contrast Media - Candi Roth Lunch on Your OwnUnderstanding and Optimizing Diffusion and Perfusion - Bill Faulkner The Pediatric Patient - Kristan Harrington Coffee BreakA Policy and Procedures Jumping Off Point - Satisfying the A.C.R. Guidance Document - Frank S. Atoria B.S. R.T. (R) (MR) MRSO (MRSC™)Optimizing Breast MRI - Candi Roth End of Day

Wednesday (CE) 10/19 (8.0 hours)

Please Note:

Registration Fee Options

Early Fee: Paymentreceivedonorthrough09/30/16Standard Fee: Paymentreceivedafter09/30/16through10/07/16Late Fee: Paymentreceivedonorafter10/08/16

Conference Fees

Early Standard Late

All Attendees $545 $565 $585

Faculty Speakers/Moderator

Bill Faulkner, BS, RT (R)(MR)(CT), MRSO Chief Executive Officer William Faulkner & Associates, LLC Chattanooga, Tennessee

Kristan Harrington, MBA, RT, (R)(MR), MRSOMRI Consultant William Faulkner & Associates, LLC Chattanooga, Tennessee

Candi Roth, RT (R)(MR)(CT)(M)(CV), FSMRT Chief Executive Officer

Imaging Education Associates, LLCAston, Pennsylvania

8:008:30

10:1010:30 11:2012:101:102:00 2:503:10 4:50

Registration Desk Opens - Coffee, Tea & PastriesACR Guidelines Coffee BreakFerromagnetic Detection Screening Lunch on your ownPatient Monitoring Contrast Media SafetyCoffee BreakStatic Field (B0) End of Day

7:308:008:309:20

10:1010:3012:10 1:10 2:503:104:00 4:50

Registration Desk Opens - Coffee, Tea & PastriesOpening Announcements - Matt Wilson Spatial Field Gradient (dB/dx) Time-Varying Magnetic Field Gradients Coffee BreakRadio Frequency Field (B1) Lunch on Your OwnImplants and Devices Coffee BreakPediatric Patients Quench Considerations End of Day

Tuesday (CE) 10/18 (8.0 hours)

Advanced MR Protocols/Safety

Guest Speakers

Frank S. Atoria B.S. R.T. (R) (MR) MRSO (MRSC™) Advanced Medical Imaging of Old Bridge Morganville, New Jersey

(Faculty, topics & format subject to change)

Speakers:

Bill Faulkner, Kristan Harrington, Candi Roth

Speakers:

Bill Faulkner, Kristan Harrington